Tribu Grill - Union City

I was eager to introduce my friends to Filipino cuisine, as none of them had ever tried it before. A colleague had recommended Tribu Grill, citing it as a great spot to experience authentic flavors...

I ordered the Oxtail Kare-Kare, but I only received three small pieces of meat. The vegetables were badly overcooked, practically dissolving in the sauce as I tried to find the meat.

It's been several years since my family and I dined at Tribu, not due to the food or service, but because we no longer reside in the area. I was really...

I still long for the old Tribu Grill food. Since the new management took over a few years ago, I've only visited five times. Honestly, I wouldn't have returned for the second, third, fourth, or fifth visits if it weren't for supporting our friends' bands and attending birthday or Christmas parties. The food isn't the main draw for me; it's really just the company of friends that keeps me coming back.

The food was disappointing and not what we had expected. We ordered takeout to sample the dishes, as my dad was craving crispy pata, pork sisig, and laing. I also tried the pork BBQ, which turned out to be quite dry. The pata was a bit bland, and the laing was overly creamy without any authentic flavors. I’ve been to many Filipino restaurants, and this one just doesn’t measure up. It feels like they are catering more to non-Filipino customers. It seems that either the main cook lacks experience in traditional Filipino cooking, or they are trying to accommodate a different palate. The location is great, but the ambiance is just your typical Filipino restaurant. I likely won’t be ordering from here again.